Oil Pump

Squibals · Oct 12, 2017

So I broke my oil pan by sliding into a drainage ditch. It was smashed into the chain/sprocket of the oil pump. When I took the oil pan off the pump looked ok. I'm stupid. Put the new pan on and started the car....... Tempt light came on immediately. My understanding is that to change the chain, tensioner, and pump you have to expose the timing belt. Is there an easier way. How would you guys start from easiest/cheapest??

jokila · Oct 12, 2017

Did you put oil in the pan?

A temperature gauge would not indicate low oil pressure. Are you sure it was the temp gauge?

You don't need to remove the timing belt to replace the oil pump, but since you are there you should consider changing the chain and tensioner.

hughesjasonk · Oct 12, 2017

to replace the chain the crankshaft seal housing has to come off. expect to replace the sprocket as well

Squibals · Oct 12, 2017

The red thermometer light with the wavy lines came on. I pulled the oil cap and saw smoke. Definitely had oil. Thanks gents.

Squibals · Oct 13, 2017

One thing i forgot to mention. When I started it. The banjo bolt for the turbo wasn't tight and it leaked oil. If the oil pump wasn't pumping would that turbo oil line still be leaking??

oilhammer · Oct 13, 2017

The temp light and the oil pressure light have nothing to do with one another. So I am confused as to your issue.

Is the coolant full in the bottle?

Is the crankcase full of oil?

I have seen people crash cars hard enough to break the block, break off a chunk of the water jacket, and the coolant comes out.

Squibals · Oct 13, 2017

The light I get is the red thermometer with the wavy lines.

oilhammer · Oct 13, 2017

That is the coolant light.

So I ask again, is the coolant full (in between the lines) in the bottle?

KrashDH · Oct 13, 2017

Alright that is a temperature issue, should be independent of oil. Have you monitored your engine temps on your gauge?

Could be caused by a T-stat stuck closed, water pump not circulating (impeller spinning on shaft), bad temp sensor, low coolant etc...

Do you get cabin heat?

wonneber · Oct 13, 2017

When the engine is cold does the light come on a few seconds after starting the car?
If so is the coolant bottle full?? (already asked twice, we can not see it

)
There is a sensor in the bottle that could turn that light on.
Did you loose coolant and put water in?

Squibals · Oct 13, 2017

Coolant is full.

AndyBees · Oct 13, 2017

This is an end view of the ALH engine which should give you an idea of what needs to be removed to access the Oil pump, chain, etc.

Squibals · Oct 17, 2017

So because of being able to see the oil pump sprocket seeing that light freaked me out and I immediately thought oil pump. It actually was the sensor in the coolant bottle....... I'm a novice.... But while I have you guys here..... If you slid into a drainage ditch and the connection between the shifter and the cables disconnect. What would be the effect?? I think it's called the linkage.

wonneber · Oct 17, 2017

Squibals said:
I'm a novice.... But while I have you guys here..... If you slid into a drainage ditch and the connection between the shifter and the cables disconnect. What would be the effect?? I think it's called the linkage.

It's a learning curve for sure.
You'll get there.

If a cable disconnects you wont be able to shift or only have 2 gears available depending on which one came off.

Squibals · Oct 17, 2017

Thank you

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